The Song of the Spirits (A Ghibli Inspired D&D Story)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
The World of Akroma is a land where spirits influence the very fabric of life. Deep within ancient forests where gods still walk among mortals, the ethereal symphonies of spirits fill the air, guiding the world’s magic. But… what happens when the song stops? As the Era of Songs begins to fade, a haunting melody — the Last Song — begins to echo through the hearts of all humanity. Is this song a herald of doom, or a warning of something far greater on the horizon? It is up to you to uncover the truth behind this mysterious tune. Will you rise to the challenge? Or will you fall prey to the darkness creeping ever closer? This will be a level 10 Campaign, feel free to use any method of stat generation and take an artifact class magic item. Feel free to dm me any questions that you have about the game.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
In this Ghibli-inspired world, you will: Navigate a world of vibrant forests, ancient magic, and mysterious spirits Face armies of powerful mages and protectors of the divine Confront the shadows that threaten to plunge the world into chaos Discover lost secrets and forgotten gods as you search for the meaning behind the Last Song Key Campaign Details Level 10 Campaign Free choice of stat generation method All players receive an artifact-class magic item to start Feel free to ask questions — I’m here to help! All Players Joining this campaign will get a free 1 on 1 Session 0 to get ready for the first session!! Feel Free To DM me and we can start to get your character ready for the first session!
4.7
(45)
3 years on StartPlaying
136 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Rule of Cool
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (45)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Rule of Cool
Benjamin
New review
Played 1 sessions
One of the best one-shot games I’ve ever played. From beginning to end, I felt truly included and seen; not just as a player, but as a person. Dylan/Alyx has an incredible talent for storytelling and player engagement. Their ability to make everyone feel welcomed at the table, no matter their playstyle or experience, is something special. If you get the chance to play at their table, take it. You won’t regret it.
John
New review
Played 3 sessions
The plot was clever, with a satisfying mix of mystery, exploration, and combat. The encounters felt challenging yet fair, and the pacing kept the energy high without feeling rushed. This was a phenomenal game
Jam
New review
Played 5 sessions
10/10 we argued about corn and made peanut brittle
Desmond
New review
Played 8 sessions
Very inclusive and focused on having fun. Welcoming to people as well.
Wyrm
New review
Played 1 sessions
I was accepted to the game, asked a bunch of questions about the vibe and tone of the party so I could match it. Played one game where I spent 50% of the time waiting to join the party, and four days later was informed hat the rest of the players had changed their mind about adding a 5th player. Host did not refund the session.
Freya
Played 3 sessions
Wonderful DM. Their storytelling makes it easy to immerse yourself in the world.
Additional details
How to prepare
Players will need a Mic and a webcam if they would like to be seen during the game! They will also need their dice! All links will be provided in the PREP MATERIALS.
What I provide
Dungeons and Dragons As the Dungeon Master for this particular Campaign i will be bringing Books: BOOKS!! I have Most of the books for this particular TTRPG! They will be available for access through Dndbeyond.com for this particular campaign! Players are encouraged to read through the material as well as ask any questions to me the DM about the game and this particular campaign Music: I will be curating a playlist for this campaign that will be setting the mood for the Sessions! I will also take any reccomendations for music as well so everyone has fun during this game! The Links: Obviously I will be providing a discord link so that you will be able to discuss the game, roleplay your characters, ask any questions and so much more for this and other games that you will be joining! As well as providing the link for roll20.com! this link will allow you to interact with the battlemap (any and all battlemaps will be streamed through discord using talespire). As well as a dndbeyond campaign link! allowing you to create the character that you believe will best fit for the campaign! Support: Finally I do know that a homebrew setting is sometimes difficult to play in. But hopefully you and your fellow players can help me create a wonderful world that we can all have fun in!
Gameplay details
You are able to take a break at any point of the game. Please feel free to let me know through dms about any trigger warnings or red lights you have so I am available to keep you comfortable
Content warnings
• Body Horror
• Death
• Fire
• Gore
• Spiders
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Open Door
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character Creation will be happening before the session, you don't have to have a webcam but a mic is an asset. Players can use either their own dice or an online dice roller. A link will be provided to both Pathbuilder and Wanderer's Guide to help you create your character! If you have any questions about the games world and how magic will work please feel free to ask!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Tale Spire
• Roll20
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$22.50
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 12:30 AM UTC
Apr 12 / Session 8
3-3.5 Hour Duration
5 / 7 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+